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Daily news brief — 4 October 2026

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Houthi rebels target a Saudi oil refinery, Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv, and 4 more stories in today's brief

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Multiple oil tankers struck by unidentified projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

Multiple oil tankers have been struck by unidentified projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that the attacks caused no casualties or environmental damage, though one vessel suffered a temporary fire and power failure.

Why it matters

The attacks mark a sharp jump in strikes on commercial shipping, keeping Brent crude prices hovering around $100 a barrel despite a G7 agreement to release 100 million barrels of emergency oil.

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Houthis strike Saudi oil facility near Riyadh following retaliatory strikes on Sanaa

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles and drones at an Aramco oil refinery south of Riyadh, sparking fires at the facility. The attack followed retaliatory Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeting the Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa.

Why it matters

The escalating hostilities have worsened humanitarian conditions in Yemen, where the World Food Programme warns that three-quarters of the population cannot meet basic food needs.

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Russia warns diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv citing threat of massive strikes

Russia has issued a new warning for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, citing threats of large air attacks. The warning follows recent strikes on the city's infrastructure, including a drone attack that damaged the Northern Bridge.

Why it matters

The ongoing aerial bombardment has disrupted traffic across the capital, damaged key transport infrastructure, and forced authorities to restrict movement on major bridges.

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Russian strikes damage second major bridge in Kyiv

A Russian air strike has hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge, damaging the road surface and trolleybus wires. This marks the second major bridge crossing the Dnipro River targeted by Russian forces in recent days, following multiple strikes on the Southern Bridge.

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Israeli airstrike in Gaza targets Hamas leader

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City apartment targeted Ali al-Amoudi, identified by Israel as the top Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip. Local officials reported that the strike killed five people, including four women, and injured several others.

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Man charged with terrorism offenses including plot against Nigel Farage

British counterterrorism police have charged Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts, including a plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Kerry was already accused of the murder of former lawmaker and Reform spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.

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Protests held across Spain following rejection of housing legislation

Tens of thousands of people protested across Spain on Saturday to demand affordable housing after parliament narrowly voted down two emergency bills. The rejected legislation aimed to support renters and restrict evictions of vulnerable tenants.

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